Geniez AI, an innovative startup focused on bridging Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents with real-time mainframe data, has secured $6 million in seed funding. Announced on September 4, 2025, the round was co-led by StageOne Ventures and Canapi Ventures. This funding will enable Geniez AI to enhance enterprise operations by integrating advanced AI with critical mainframe systems, driving efficiency and innovation without costly migrations.
Geniez AI raises $6M in seed funding from StageOne and Canapi Ventures.
Connects LLMs and AI agents with real-time mainframe data.
Enhances decision-making, customer experiences, and operational efficiency.
Uses standard GenAI protocols like Model Content Protocol (MCP).
Supports industries including finance, insurance, retail, and healthcare.
Funds will scale engineering, go-to-market, and GenAI platform integrations.
Geniez AI’s framework seamlessly integrates cutting-edge LLMs, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, and Meta Llama, with mainframe data in real time. This eliminates connectivity challenges, enabling enterprises to leverage their vast mainframe data for AI-driven analysis and automation. “Mainframes are at the heart of the global economy, holding the most up-to-date transaction data as well as decades of historical data which are extremely valuable for AI,” said Gil Peleg, Co-founder and CEO of Geniez AI.
By providing real-time data access, Geniez AI empowers businesses to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new revenue streams. The platform runs natively on mainframes, using standard GenAI protocols like Model Content Protocol (MCP), ensuring compatibility with both on-premises and cloud-based AI solutions. This approach minimizes the need for costly infrastructure modernization.
Geniez AI targets industries heavily reliant on mainframes, such as finance, insurance, retail, government, and healthcare. “AI is no longer a luxury for financial institutions and with most banks running on mainframes, Geniez AI is tackling a pain point that will unlock major value for them,” said Neil Underwood, Co-founder and General Partner at Canapi Ventures. The platform’s ability to integrate AI with critical systems positions it as a game-changer for enterprise innovation.
Founded by the team behind Model9, acquired by BMC Software in 2023, Geniez AI brings proven expertise to the mainframe space. “The Geniez AI team has a proven track record of innovation in the mainframe space, previously founding Model9, and we’re excited to partner with them again,” said Yuval Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner at StageOne Ventures. The $6 million funding will support scaling engineering, go-to-market teams, and deeper integrations with key GenAI platforms.
Geniez AI’s innovative approach to AI-mainframe integration enables enterprises to harness the power of AI without disrupting existing infrastructure. By combining startup-speed innovation with the reliability of mainframes, Geniez AI is poised to drive significant value across industries.
Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by top VC investors, Geniez AI brings startup-speed innovation to the reliable and trusted mainframe market. Our mission is to deliver the latest technology advancements in AI to mainframe enterprises, empowering them to improve decision making, enhance customer experiences and accelerate time to market, while building on top of existing investments in critical IT infrastructure.
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